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Articles by Richard Moore
BREAKING NEWS AT 9:15PM: Two gunned down: Hunt on for shooter
Wednesday 19 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
A man and a woman are believed dead after being shot in Vaimaanga Tuesday afternoon and a young child is believed to be with the alleged gunman.
Pig shot, reaction to cruelty
Monday 17 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE STARVED pig discovered by a young tourist recently has reportedly been shot.
No justice in fee criticism
Monday 17 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
CRITICISM of his department’s new fees and charges irks the Justice Ministry’s Tingika Elikana.
Sunshine and fabulous food
Monday 17 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
There was a large public turnout at the Punanga Nui Market site yesterday to celebrate World Food Day.
Helmet response pleases police
Friday 14 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Police are generally happy with the way the public has responded to the new law requiring motorbike riders between 16 and 25 to wear helmets.
New visa permit to fast track workers
Thursday 13 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Cook Islands is moving to ease the skills shortage on Rarotonga by allowing New Zealand passport holders to live here for up to six months.
School's float parade stops town in spectacular fashion
Wednesday 12 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE MAIN road of Avarua was turned into a stage for a spectacular moving colour-and-sound show as a float parade celebrating Apii Avarua’s 100th birthday took over the asphalt.
Call to raise wages to lure workers back to Raro
Tuesday 11 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE GOVERNMENT must do more to attract Cook Islanders back home to work, according to the president of the CI Tourism Industry Council Sue Fletcher-Vea.
Avatiu locals delighted by opening of water station
Monday 10 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The AVATIU community now has its own fresh water station.
Kiwis fund new equipment
Monday 10 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
CHILDREN are the big winners of a joint playground project funded by the New Zealand High Commission.
Tourism to launch a major new policy
Monday 10 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
In A bid to boost the industry in the country, Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is set to launch its sustainable development policy this week.
Bad roads anger Raro residents
Monday 10 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
IRATE READERS have contacted CI News protesting about the condition of the roads around Rarotonga.
Police testing centre shifts to new location
Monday 10 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The POLICE have a temporary new motorbike-skills testing centre near Tereora College.
College attendance OK despite new helmet law
Thursday 6 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE NEW motorcycle helmet laws seem to have had little effect upon attendance at Tereora College, says principal Tania Morgan.
Tanker's close call at Avatiu
Thursday 6 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A MARITIME expert has branded yesterday’s docking of a large petrol tanker “dangerous” and “unbelievable”.
New laws won't suit Raro way:Dorrell
Wednesday 5 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Businessman Don Dorrell says the new helmet law will impinge on the Rarotongan way of life.
Speed the issue, not helmets
Wednesday 5 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE NEW motorcycle helmet laws will not work because they are addressing the wrong problem, says Motor Centre managing director, Don Dorrell.
Starving pig appals young tourist and animal welfare officers
Wednesday 5 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A YOUNG tourist is horrified at the callousness of the owner of a neglected pig on a piece of land on Rarotonga.
Raise fines for cruelty to $200, says SPCA
Wednesday 5 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The SPCA wants the government to get tough on animal cruelty and raise the maximum fine available to $200 and consider jail time for extreme cases.
Foreign fishermen get message
Monday 3 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
REGULAR patrols and boarding operations by the crew of the police patrol boat Te Kukupa are being noted by foreign fishermen in Cook Islands waters.